Newtons 2nd law& circular motion 🌳 Flashcards

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newtons 2nd law

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Fnet=ma

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newtons 1st law

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object will move in linear, uniform motion unless it’s subjected to external force

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uniform circular motion

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is movement of an object at a constant speed about a circle of fixed radius

  • to move in a circular path some force is needed to pull it away from the straight line trajectory it wants to follow
  • for this reason acceleration is called center seeking or centripetal acceleration
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there is no outward centrifugal force

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true

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